use it as a true point and shoot - auto best shot - and be pleasantly surprised. many of the photos taken in this mode looked fine when displayed on a 42-inch hdtv screen, even when zoomed 100%. for those living in areas with bright sunlight, iso 64 can be a boon. the reasonably fast lens also helps in low-light situations.

it is possible to zoom in auto best shot movie mode. zoom control is limited, but after all this is a point and shoot.